United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, July 16, 1923
Add to My HeroesJ. Walter Casey
Deputy Marshal Walter Casey was shot and killed in Harrison, Arkansas, by an escaped prisoner he had recaptured.
As he walked the prisoner back into the jail, the man grabbed his .38 caliber service revolver and fatally shot him.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. On February 1, 1924, he escaped from the Arkansas Penitentiary along with two other death row inmates. Four days later, he was shot and killed by posse men near Little Rock.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Arkansas
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDUSM Casey,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
R.I.P.
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